Our residential pre-college programs are designed to give you a preview of the UMass student experience. The Building & Construction Technology: SustainabilityLab is a two-week course dedicated to investigating Sustainability in the Built Environment. Throughout this program, you will explore the issues of sustainability and resilience from the perspective of the built environment.
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This will consist of a series of experiential learning exercises where students will be exposed to examples of sustainability on campus and locations that are a short drive away. Students will examine the built environment and how humans interact with it.
The Building & Construction Technology: SustainabilityLab will consist of a series of hands-on activities that will explore:
- Energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings
- Water conservation strategies
- Sustainable material uses in contemporary buildings
- How the UMass campus incorporates elements of sustainability
- Analyzing buildings for sustainability and identifying solutions that address any shortcomings
Collectively, there will be a focus on problem identification, teamwork, collaboration, and problem solving.
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This course is offered at the UMass Amherst campus as a residential program. Local students may apply to attend as a commuter.
Two-Week Residential Intensives: $3,907 residential / $2,262 commuter
*Program fees listed above include tuition and room & board; materials and software may be required.
*All programs require submission of $45 application fee.
